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Mahlon Osterhout · 09-27-2010, 03:41 PM

Hello, I'm bad at introductions so... I'm 18. I'm from Sinking Valley, PA. This is my truck.

Cab: 69 GMC
Bed: 85 Ford Ranger bed (widened)
Frame: 71 Chevy
Engine: 305
Drivetrain: 4x4
Tires & Wheels: Mastercraft Courser A/T's on 19?? Jeep wheels
Condition: Solid, excluding the bed, but what else can you expect from a ford?

Story: My grandfather built it for me when I was 7, knowing it would have to sit for years... Recently he chose to start a lot of family trouble and took off, leaving it to me.
Goal: I couldn't see putting it on the road, for the main reason of gas consumption, but that aside it's going to need a lot more than I have to get it ready for inspection. I've decided to keep working on it for fun and experience, but with the end result being a good backwoods trail truck.

Notes: The bumper got ripped up while having some fun... As you can see those tires aren't the best, and while climbing a small hill I lost grip and slid sideways just enough to get up against a tree. I refused to try going forward and steering away from the tree(putting the rest of my cab at risk), so I just put it in reverse and eased it back, pulling the bumper out to a right angle. After getting it back to the garage, it wasn't anything a little redneck body work couldn't fix. (jumping up and down on a crowbar pry it back into place, then fine tuning it with a few good kicks)

Pics:

Thoughts/suggestions/crit is welcome.

Jerry Jones · 09-27-2010, 06:49 PM

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

**scotts62** · 09-28-2010, 07:37 AM

from OKC!

1ATony · 10-01-2010, 02:02 PM

welcome to the site

09-27-2010, 03:41 PM	#1
Mahlon Osterhout Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sinking Valley, PA Posts: 13	Hello/My Truck Hello, I'm bad at introductions so... I'm 18. I'm from Sinking Valley, PA. This is my truck. Cab: 69 GMC Bed: 85 Ford Ranger bed (widened) Frame: 71 Chevy Engine: 305 Drivetrain: 4x4 Tires & Wheels: Mastercraft Courser A/T's on 19?? Jeep wheels Condition: Solid, excluding the bed, but what else can you expect from a ford? Story: My grandfather built it for me when I was 7, knowing it would have to sit for years... Recently he chose to start a lot of family trouble and took off, leaving it to me. Goal: I couldn't see putting it on the road, for the main reason of gas consumption, but that aside it's going to need a lot more than I have to get it ready for inspection. I've decided to keep working on it for fun and experience, but with the end result being a good backwoods trail truck. Notes: The bumper got ripped up while having some fun... As you can see those tires aren't the best, and while climbing a small hill I lost grip and slid sideways just enough to get up against a tree. I refused to try going forward and steering away from the tree(putting the rest of my cab at risk), so I just put it in reverse and eased it back, pulling the bumper out to a right angle. After getting it back to the garage, it wasn't anything a little redneck body work couldn't fix. (jumping up and down on a crowbar pry it back into place, then fine tuning it with a few good kicks) Pics: Thoughts/suggestions/crit is welcome. Last edited by Mahlon Osterhout; 09-27-2010 at 03:51 PM.

09-27-2010, 06:49 PM	#2
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Hello/My Truck Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

09-28-2010, 07:37 AM	#3
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Hello/My Truck from OKC! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

10-01-2010, 02:02 PM	#4
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: Hello/My Truck welcome to the site



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